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November 20th, 2009

Partying in style with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Yesterday, Thursday, I attended, what was being dubbed in the news as ‘the party of the century.’ It was the 40th birthday party for hip hop mogul, Sean Diddy Combs, held in the Grand Ballroom at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.  Diddy, who is known for his extravagant parties, hired event planner, Bronson Van Wyck, and asked him to create a fantasy dreamland.  The party was simply stunning and I had such a fantastic time!  Please enjoy these photos.

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1 My friend, Sean Puffy Combs 'Diddy'

2 Diddy's jacket was amazing.

3 The man of the hour

4 Sean Puffy Combs's son, Justin

5 Diddy's younger son, Christian

6 Here I am being greeted by the press line.

7 The hand of each attendee was marked with a black light-sensitive stamp.

8 Ballet students from the Dance Division of The Julliard School were poised throughout the party.

9 Oh - to have a ballerina's body

10 Sarah Goldman, daughter of Amy Goldman - garden author - was my guest for the evening.

11 Holla at me!

12 I was happy to meet the rapper, Nelly.

13 Designer Zac Posen, his mother, Susan, and me

14 Here I am with the Reverend Al Sharpton.

15 Comparing shoes with a guest

16 Here I am with Paul Schindler - entertainment lawyer - and his wife, Jane.

17 The plaza was decorated exquisitely - here with real ferns. The security was great.

18 The floral decorations were extraordinary!

19 Clusters of berries mixed in with the arrangements

20 Here I am with Bronson Van Wyck - event planner for this party.

21 Real apples hung from the branches.

22 Cocktails were served in this greenery-filled 'holding pen.'

23 Well-dressed bartenders - Ciroc vodka was a sponsor for the evening.

24 Another sponsor

25 Here I am with entrepreneur, Russell Simmons.

26 Candles and cattleya orchids decorated the room.

27 Here I am with Anthony Anderson - actor - who was a guest on my television show. We made beautiful stone planters together. I'm eating a delicious grape popsicle.

28 Posing with another guest who.......

29 who proudly showed me his bling.

30 Posing with a guest

31 Everyone was texting and taking pictures.

32 Body guards were everywhere.

33 Orchids mixed into the greenery

34 A body guard

35 Chocolate sticks dipped in dragée were a big hit.

36 Tim and Helen Schiffter of LeSportsac

37 These ladies were ready to party!

38 This table was reserved for Diddy.

39 The crystal chandelier is the actual one in the plaza. All the others were brought in for the party.

40 Large black orbs

41 The DJ and emcee announced guests as they arrived.

42 Getting friendly with a horse lamp

43 More ladies

44 And more ladies

45 Incredible flower arrangements

46 Another view

47 Gorgeous hydrangea

48 Great shot of Diddy entering the party

49 Another guest

50 This looks like ice sculpture, however it's glass!

51 Love this jacket worn by Prince Neyamu, an upcoming designer.

52 The ballroom was furnished with giant black velvet couches.

53 The scene

54 The ceiling

55 Posing with the body guards

56 More guests

57 A very tall guest

58 Another shot of the ceiling

59 Fashion designer RIchie Rich on the left

60 Part of the decor

61 Andre Balázs (left) - New York City hotelier - with Frederick Anderson

62 Dar Coaxum "The Prince of Harlem", Designer who had an amazing bow tie - www.bellaartistry.com

63 Closeup of Dards riding boots

64 Diddy's intern from Columbia University

65 My friend, Harvey Weinstein

66 Striking a pose

67 Guests leaving (Ed Burns & Christy Turlington) - Bono is at the front of the line, but I didn't get his photo.

68 Sassy

Posted on November 20th, 2009 in Behind the Scenes, Entertaining, Friends, Photo Gallery | Permalink |

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